Incidence of Achilles tendon rupture
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679608994688Abstract
We determined the incidence of a total Achilles tendon rupture in the city of Oulu and changes over the 16-year period 1979–1994. During this time, 110 ruptures occurred. The incidence increased from 2 ruptures/1 O5 inhabitants in 1979–1986 to 12 in 1987–1994, with a mean of 7. The peak annual incidence, 18, was recorded in 1994. The incidence was highest in the age group 30–39 years. Male dominance was 5.5: 1, and 81 % of the ruptures were related to sports, with 88% occurring in ball games. The mean age was significantly lower for the sports injuries.Downloads
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1996-01-01
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Leppilahti, J., Puranen, J., & Orava, S. (1996). Incidence of Achilles tendon rupture. Acta Orthopaedica, 67(3), 277–279. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679608994688
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